Self-assembling peptide and protein amyloids: from structure to tailored function in nanotechnology
Self-assembled peptide and protein amyloid nanostructures have traditionally been
considered only as pathological aggregates implicated in human neurodegenerative …
considered only as pathological aggregates implicated in human neurodegenerative …
Supramolecular polymers in aqueous media
This review discusses one-dimensional supramolecular polymers that form in aqueous
media. First, naturally occurring supramolecular polymers are described, in particular …
media. First, naturally occurring supramolecular polymers are described, in particular …
Amyloid fibrils as building blocks for natural and artificial functional materials
TPJ Knowles, R Mezzenga - Advanced materials, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Proteinaceous materials based on the amyloid core structure have recently been discovered
at the origin of biological functionality in a remarkably diverse set of roles, and attention is …
at the origin of biological functionality in a remarkably diverse set of roles, and attention is …
Synthetic materials at the forefront of gene delivery
I Lostalé-Seijo, J Montenegro - Nature Reviews Chemistry, 2018 - nature.com
The delivery of nucleic acids with transient activity for genetic engineering is a promising
methodology with potential applications in the treatment of diseases ranging from cancer …
methodology with potential applications in the treatment of diseases ranging from cancer …
Microbially synthesized polymeric amyloid fiber promotes β-nanocrystal formation and displays gigapascal tensile strength
The ability of amyloid proteins to form stable β-sheet nanofibrils has made them potential
candidates for material innovation in nanotechnology. However, such a nanoscale feature …
candidates for material innovation in nanotechnology. However, such a nanoscale feature …
Polyoxometalate‐driven self‐assembly of short peptides into multivalent nanofibers with enhanced antibacterial activity
J Li, Z Chen, M Zhou, J Jing, W Li… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Multivalent peptide nanofibers have attracted intense attention as promising platforms, but
the fabrication of those nanofibers is mainly dependent on the spontaneous assembly of β …
the fabrication of those nanofibers is mainly dependent on the spontaneous assembly of β …
Amyloid-based nanosensors and nanodevices
Self-assembling amyloid-like peptides and proteins give rise to promising biomaterials with
potential applications in many fields. Amyloid structures are formed by the process of …
potential applications in many fields. Amyloid structures are formed by the process of …
Remodeling of the core leads HIV-1 preintegration complex into the nucleus of human lymphocytes
G Blanco-Rodriguez, A Gazi, B Monel… - Journal of …, 2020 - Am Soc Microbiol
Retroviral replication proceeds through obligate integration of the viral DNA into the host
genome. In particular, for the HIV-1 genome to enter the nucleus, it must be led through the …
genome. In particular, for the HIV-1 genome to enter the nucleus, it must be led through the …
Tunable assembly of amyloid-forming peptides into nanosheets as a retrovirus carrier
Using and engineering amyloid as nanomaterials are blossoming trends in
bionanotechnology. Here, we show our discovery of an amyloid structure, termed “amyloid …
bionanotechnology. Here, we show our discovery of an amyloid structure, termed “amyloid …
Supercharged proteins and polypeptides
C Ma, A Malessa, AJ Boersma, K Liu… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Electrostatic interactions play a vital role in nature. Biomacromolecules such as proteins are
orchestrated by electrostatics, among other intermolecular forces, to assemble and organize …
orchestrated by electrostatics, among other intermolecular forces, to assemble and organize …